Numbers, meaning, and a little context

A clear viewof what thedata can say.

A thoughtful collection of ideas for turning tables and measurements into useful questions.

Make information easier to work with.

Notice the ordinary.+Find something new.

01 The fieldbook

Useful structure for everyday data.

AI foundations2 min read

The choice and labeling of training data influence what a system can learn.

Reading numbers2 min read

A relationship between two quantities can suggest a question without establishing its cause.

Better workflows2 min read

Good structure reduces repeated setup while leaving the important decisions visible.

02 Keep exploring

Working with data2 min read

Short definitions can prevent a table from depending on one person’s memory.

AI foundations2 min read

A score becomes meaningful through the test that produced it.

Working with data2 min read

An unusual value deserves context before it is removed or celebrated.

03 A closer look

Reading numbers2 min read

Two summaries of the same collection can emphasize different aspects of it.

A small idea to take with you

Find a field in a small table. Write its meaning, unit, and the rule for a missing value as though another person will use the file.